Author: College of Arts & Sciences

Kelsey Ellis Tornado

In the Eye of the Storm

Kelsey Ellis started storm chasing while earning a master’s degree at Mississippi State University. Since then she has made an annual trip to the Great Plains each May to witness supercell thunderstorms and tornados firsthand.

Signs of a Flood

On one December morning Larry McKay suited up in a rain coat and rubber boots and headed out into the Tennessee River basin. A couple dozen other people joined him.. What were they searching for?

Finding Peace

Mike and Jane are fighting. Again. There is a lot of screaming and shouting. Neighbors hear the noise, get concerned, and call the police. Mike gets arrested and referred to a batterer intervention program.

A Legacy of Opportunities

How we invest our time reveals our values. So does how we invest our treasure. The estate gift of the late Ken and Blaire Mossman follows their heart and creates a legacy that reflects their values.

Fine-tuning

At five, Benjamin Parton simply wanted to be like his older violin-playing brother. His competitive streak of simply wanting to be better at strings than his brother waned as he honored his calling.

Vested in Promise

Timothy Deidesch and Mohammad Moniruzzaman are the first two recipients of the Penley Fellowship which provides a graduate student with resources to pursue a research project or creative endeavor of exceptional promise.